AMVETS Jobs

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• Ability to perform essential function satisfactorily
• Previous cooking experience
• Ability to prepare food that is nutritionally balanced, attractive and delicious
• Complete orientation required by company policy
• Complete health screening and TB test within two weeks of employment
• Ability to pass mandatory drug test upon hire
• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Become familiar with and comply to all local, state, and federal regulations relating to the job
• Must have a current Food Handler's Permit
• Be willing to work holidays and weekends
• Be flexible and willing to cover shifts for other employees, shift work will be required
• Ability to perform duties in a timely fashion, and within the prescribed sequences and schedules
• Ability to perform assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision and develop awareness for and a willingness to perform other tasks, as needed, without supervision
• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
• Experience working with geriatric patients is preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Ensure safety precautions, life safety and infection control policies and procedures are followed
• Prepare food as assigned and assist cook as needed, assuring food is handled and stored using proper procedures
• Gain knowledge of diets and menus
• Serve meals, clear the main dining room and wipe tables
• Wash dishes and equipment and thoroughly clean work area
• Make sure tray preparation follows prescribed menus and resident likes and dislikes are honored when possible
• Prepare and distribute snacks to the nursing department as needed
• Stock store room and bring stock out as needed
• Take out trash; sweep and mop floors in main dining room, kitchen, and pantry; wipe pantry shelves; scrub baseboards and walls as needed; clean appliances, equipment, freezers, etc; always leave kitchen clean and orderly
• Invite and arrange for families to eat with their related resident periodically
• Clean and sanitize all carts, wash and put away dishes, and take out garbage and recycling
• Show courtesy and respect to other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, the general public, etc.
• Abide by drug and alcohol policy
• Maintain good personal hygiene and dress and groom appropriately, this includes wearing a hair net
• Report on time as scheduled and follow all company policies and procedures
• Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions
• Become thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures
• Follow all established safety precautions when operating equipment, and report hazardous and defective equipment or conditions to your supervisor
• Cooperate with other departments and be courteous and respectful in dealing with them at all times
• Participate in and respond professionally to surveys (inspections) conducted by government agencies
• Respect all resident rights, including the confidentiality of resident care information
• Report immediately to the Administrator and to the proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a resident has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused or been a victim of theft of their personal property
• Ensure that food preparation and service is in accordance with accepted state and administrative policies and within budgetary allowances
• Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment, and report hazardous and defective equipment or conditions to your supervisor

Full-time position.

Pay will depend on experience. Benefits include: 401(k) and matching, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance.

To apply for this position, submit a COMPANY application to Job Service.

The required application is available in TRAY 16 at Glendive Job Service. An electroni copy of the application materials are available, to have them emailed to you please send a request to GlendiveJSC@mt.gov or call 406-377-3314 ext 0.